DC · Birmingham
Food & beverage haulage UK
Food freight with temperature integrity
Move chilled, frozen, and ambient food and beverage products across the UK with verified refrigerated carriers — hygiene-aware handling, live tracking, and digital POD for audit-ready logistics.
Chilled 2°CFrozen −18°CAmbient
Built for food logistics
Cold chain discipline, end to end
Multi-temp
Chilled, frozen & ambient
100%
Verified carrier network
UK-wide
DC & store coverage
Digital
Audit-ready POD
Selected loads
Haulage shaped by product integrity
From chilled DC runs and frozen lines to ambient grocery and beverage distribution — verified carriers moving food across UK supply chains.
Wholesale · Bristol
Ambient grocery distribution
Beverage · Yorkshire
Brewery & beverage runs
Manufacturing · Midlands
Bulk ingredients
Retail · London
Store & event delivery
Requirements
Load requirements for food & beverage freight
- Temperature range clearly stated (chilled / frozen / ambient)
- Pallet count, weight, and stack height
- Use-by or production date sensitivity if applicable
- Receiving slot or booking reference at DC
- Any allergen segregation or co-load restrictions noted in the brief
Marketplace pricing
Free to post · 4% fee
No monthly subscription. Compare verified refrigerated carrier bids and pay securely when your load goes live.
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Built for producers, wholesalers & retailers
Food and beverage supply chains cannot compromise on temperature, timing, or traceability. Alpha Freight connects producers, wholesalers, and retailers with verified carriers specialising in food haulage — from chilled DC runs to ambient bulk ingredients.
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Who we serve
Food manufacturers, wholesalers, breweries, dairies, meal-kit brands, and grocery suppliers moving product across the UK.
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Typical loads
Chilled ready meals, dairy, produce, frozen goods, ambient grocery, bulk ingredients, and beverage pallets.
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Temperature control
Specify chilled, frozen, or ambient requirements. Match carriers with the correct refrigerated or multi-temp capability.
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Hygiene & handling
Carriers with food specialisation understand clean vehicle standards and careful handover at DC and store.
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Short shelf-life lanes
Prioritise punctual carriers for time-sensitive product with tight use-by windows.
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Audit-ready POD
Timestamped digital proof of delivery supports food safety and customer compliance records.
Capabilities
What we move across UK food supply chains
Chilled & frozen
Refrigerated trailers and vans for dairy, meat, produce, and frozen lines with clear temp specs in the load brief.
Ambient grocery
Dry and ambient food products on curtain-side and box vehicles for wholesale and retail distribution.
Bulk & ingredients
Bulk tankers and tipper movements for ingredients and beverage raw materials where applicable.
Promotional & event
One-off food service and event deliveries with flexible marketplace capacity.
Typical equipment
Refrigerated trailerChilled vanMulti-tempCurtain-sideBulk tanker
Step by step
How food freight works on Alpha Freight
Protect product integrity from collection to delivery with a workflow built for food logistics teams.
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Post with temperature specs
State chilled, frozen, or ambient requirements, pallet count, use-by sensitivity, and any hygiene or seal instructions.
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Match refrigerated carriers
Carriers with Food specialisation and the right equipment submit bids — compare fit, ETA, and track record.
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Track in transit
Monitor the movement live. Share ETA updates with receiving teams at DC or store.
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Capture POD & close
Approve digital POD on delivery. Maintain a clear audit trail for each food movement.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Mark your load as refrigerated and specify the required temperature band. Carriers with food specialisation and suitable equipment will bid.
Digital POD records delivery time, location, signature, and optional photos — giving you documentation for customer and compliance reviews.
Food & beverage includes ambient and chilled drinks movements — kegs, bottles, cans, and bulk ingredients across UK lanes.
Post clear delivery deadlines and prioritise carriers with strong on-time performance scores on similar lanes.
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Protect every food mile
Source verified refrigerated and ambient carriers on Alpha Freight — built for UK food and beverage logistics teams.
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